Shape PENN. seasonal assortments through fashion insight, sales analysis, and customer understanding in a hybrid, one-year contract role.
As Fashion Buyer at Reitmans (Canada) Limited, you will translate brand direction and emerging trends into commercial product decisions. Reporting to the Director, Merchandising, you will collaborate with Design, Planning & Allocation, Sourcing, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising. The position focuses on relevant assortments, strong margins, inventory productivity, and profitability for the PENN. customer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build seasonal assortments reflecting customer needs, brand direction, and trends
- Determine quantities, product flow, and inventory needs by channel
- Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and product performance
- Develop pricing strategies balancing value, competition, and margin
- Manage buying calendars and seasonal deliverables
Requirements:
- Degree in Merchandising Management or Fashion Marketing
- At least five years of merchandising or retail buying experience
- Fluency in French and English
- Proven people management and leadership skills
- Solid financial acumen and analytical skills
Use fashion judgment, financial analysis, and customer insight to guide PENN. buying decisions across each seasonal assortment.